1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1991 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1991 Ford Festiva is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Festiva (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 44 kg more than 1991 Ford Festiva.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1991 Ford Festiva | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Festiva |
Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2300 mm |